Dreams are one of those mysteries that fascinate both scientists and ordinary people. From a scientific point of view, dreams happen mostly during the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) stage of sleep, when our brain is very active, almost as if we were awake. Researchers believe dreams are linked to how our brain processes emotions, memories, and problem-solving. In a way, dreaming may help us “clean up” our minds, organize thoughts, and prepare for the next day.
But the question of meaning is more complex. Psychologists like Sigmund Freud once argued that dreams reveal our hidden desires, fears, and conflicts. Modern science, however, is more cautious. While some dreams may reflect what we’re going through emotionally, many are simply random brain activity with no deeper meaning.
That said, many people find personal meaning in their dreams—sometimes they inspire creativity, offer insight into unresolved feelings, or even warn us of stress we didn’t notice when awake. So, the answer is: we dream because our brains need it, and whether dreams “mean” something often depends on how we choose to interpret them.
👉 In short: Dreams are the brain’s way of processing and recharging, but the “meaning” is more personal than universal.
